Organise all players into two lines facing each other approximately 4-6 metres apart. Feed as many balls, one at a time, as the player's skill will allow to the first player in the line. These are passed zig-azg from one line to the other right down the lines.Once all the balls being used have been handled by a player,that player runs to the end of the line to recieve the balls again. The drill continues across the field and back
Ball in both hands Provide a target with the hands for the passer at chest height Pass to the target Pass only to a player who is ready
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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